You want to delete all pods in the namespace dev with label tier=backend. Which command correctly does this?

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Kubernetes - Pods

You want to delete all pods in the namespace dev with label tier=backend. Which command correctly does this?

Akubectl delete pod -n dev --label tier=backend

Bkubectl delete pods --namespace=dev --label tier=backend

Ckubectl delete pod --namespace dev --selector tier backend

Dkubectl delete pod -n dev --selector tier=backend

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Use correct flags for namespace and label selector
The short flag for namespace is -n and for label selector is --selector or -l.
Step 2: Form the correct command
The correct command is kubectl delete pod -n dev --selector tier=backend.
Step 3: Check other options for errors
A uses invalid --label flag. B uses plural pods and invalid --label. C has invalid selector syntax --selector tier backend missing =.
Final Answer:
kubectl delete pod -n dev --selector tier=backend -> Option D
Quick Check:
Namespace and label selector flags combined correctly = kubectl delete pod -n dev --selector tier=backend [OK]

Quick Trick: Use '-n' for namespace and '--selector' for labels to delete pods [OK]

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